An Inspector Calls Key Character Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
Mr Birling
A
“A man has to make his own way - has to look after himself”
“Probably a socialist or some sort of crank”
2
Q
Mrs Birling
A
“Girls of that class”
“I think she only had herself to blame”
3
Q
Eric Birling
A
“You could’ve kept her instead of throwing her out”
“You’re not the type of father a chap would go to if he needed help”
4
Q
Sheila Birling
A
“Yes, go on mummy”
“These girls aren’t cheap labour, they’re people”
“It frightens me the way you talk”
“I thought he was extraordinary”
“He certainly inspected us”
5
Q
Inspector Goole
A
“It’s better to ask for the Earth than to take it”
“…and died, after several hours of agony”
“There are millions of Eva Smith’s and John Smith’s”
“We are all responsible for each others actions”
